Change file manager

[jule]

I would like to use caja as default file manager but I can't find the way to do it.
By the way, after installation I had to change the desktop file to be able to see caja in the general menu, and there is no option to make it default. Zorin doesn't want Nautilus replaced!

[zenzen]

There are a few threads that cover how to change the default file manager from Nautilus to Nemo and Thunar, but would assume the process to be similar for any file manager. Please take a look and see if they help:

[HOW TO] Make Nemo the default file manager

If you are like me, and like the Nemo file manager over the built in Nautilus file manager, here is a guide how to make Nemo the default file manager on your Zorin OS. This will also work if you use the OS shortcuts Super + E All the commands need to be executed in the terminal. Install Nemo (if it's not already installed): sudo apt install nemo Make it the default file manager: xdg-mime default nemo.desktop inode/directory application/x-gnome-saved-search This step is optional. If …

How to Change Default File Manager?

Can somebody tell me how to set my default file manager to PCManFM? I have installed it and completely removed Nautilus. Now when I double click a folder on the desktop, nothing happens. I have to right click the desktop and then click open with and then select PCManFM. This isn't user friendly and I just want to be able to have it automatically open with pcmanfm. Help pls?

How do I change or delete the default file manager (Nautilus)?

I really want to have Nemo as my default file manager but I can’t find a way to change to it from Nautilus.

[jule]

this works!!

[zenzen]

Just out of curiosity... (and for future reference) which one did?

[jule]

This:
xdg-mime default caja.desktop inode/directory application/x-gnome-saved-search